Its time to play the game…
By Scott Keith on 9 September 2013
Scott, I know we've beaten this into the ground but I think I've recently changed my opinion on the HHH/Bryan angle and wanted your opinion.
Im on record as liking the angle as a whole so far, and was trying to be objective about HHHs involvement, and not let his past transgressions impair my judgment of his current role. However, wouldnt it be a much better angle if it were just the hottest babyface in the business (D Bry of course) vs. a well established superstar fresh off a delayed heel turn (Orton obviously.) Forget all the "is the face taking to much of a beating every week", "does it make the rest of the roster look weak", etc. talk. Wouldnt just a straight up Bryan vs Orto
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feud work better in your opinion?
No, because the whole reason Orton is such an effective heel is that HHH is making him one. If it was just Orton v. Bryan then Orton would get turned babyface by the crowds and negate the whole point.